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Organic vs. Paid Reach: Start Making Impact

Sherrilynne Starkie

I rarely post anything political on social media. But when I reshared a news story on Linkedin about how a letter from US Secretary of Education to Harvard was posted online with a bunch of proofreading markup—it racked up almost 70k impressions. For context, most of my LinkedIn posts get maybe 500. I didn’t boost it. I didn’t plan it. But for LinkedIn’s community of professional communicators, the story hit.

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The Evolution of Meta Ads Copy and Creative Control

Jon Loomer

There was a time when Facebook advertisers had near-total control over how their ads looked. A single ad consisted of: One image or video One primary text One headline One description There were no aspect ratio variations by placement. One size (usually 1.91:1, but it depended on the ad type ) was used everywhere. If you wanted to show a different version of an ad for a placement, you had to create a separate ad set and ad for it.

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How to Approach Meta Ads Targeting Now: A Detailed Guide

Jon Loomer

This isn’t 2017. Things don’t work the way they did back then. It’s time to abandon your old targeting strategy. It took several years of tests and curiosity to break through my stubbornness to come to this conclusion. It wasn’t easy to abandon my old ways. Your control over targeting is different now. But even when you can apply targeting restrictions, doing so often makes your results worse.

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Instagram Adds New Features for Edits, Including Keyframe Editing

Social Media Today

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Marketing Hacks for the AI Era: Tips, Tricks, and Prompts for Smarter Digital Marketing

Convince & Convert

Did you know that 61% of marketers already use AI in their strategies ? Yep. Facts. (Human-verified facts!) And according to Statista, 44% of those marketers say AI has saved them time on repetitive tasks. The truth is, if you’re still avoiding AI tools in your marketing game plan, you are working harder, not smarter. But there’s good news! You don’t need to be a tech wizard or have custom AI software or robots named Bob in your office to thrive.

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Digital adapters: How Gen X uses social media and why it matters to marketers

Sprout Social

Generation X (Gen X), born between 1965 and 1980, was one of the first generations to grow up with traditional media and go digital later in life. Their social media habits reflect this evolution, with them having profiles on both long-standing and emerging social networks. According to the 2024 Social Media Content Strategy Report , Gen Xers are loyal to legacy social networks, with 92% having a profile on Facebook, 78% on Instagram and 74% on YouTube.

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YouTube Tests ‘Ask Studio’ Analytics Review Bot

Social Media Today

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The Most Up-To-Date Social Media Data From Buffer

Buffer Social

At Buffer, we don’t just write about social media — we study it. This living resource curates every original data report we've published, from platform-specific trends to posting strategies that actually work. Whether you're a creator, marketer, or small business owner, these insights can help you make smarter content decisions backed by real numbers.

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6 effective influencer marketing examples in Australia (& why they work)

Sprout Social

Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful tactics for brands on social media, enabling them to leverage creators’ existing reach and credibility. If your business isn’t already embracing influencer marketing, the social media statistics in Australia may convince you of its power in elevating your strategy. According to The 2025 Sprout Social Index™ Australia , 91% of Aussie social media users use it to stay abreast of trends and cultural moments.

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What is social AI? The ChatGPT alternative for social marketers explained

Hootsuite

From big-picture strategy all the way through to caption creation, AI tools have become critical resources for social media teams. The challenge for social marketers is that AI tools need to be trained, and their knowledge can sometimes lag behind social’s fast pace. That all changes with the introduction of social AI — a new form of AI that draws on real-time content and data directly from social media (and not just websites, blogs, and forums).

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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Advantage+ Campaign Creation: A Complete Guide

Jon Loomer

Now that Advantage+ Campaign setup appears to be available to all, advertisers are reporting missing features and confusing changes to campaign creation. A detailed guide is necessary to clear this up. In almost all cases, you can continue to do what you were able to do previously. However, the way you do it has certainly changed. Let’s take a closer look… What is Advantage+ Campaign Setup?

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Facebook Enables Passkey Access, Providing Additional Account Security

Social Media Today

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I Work Full-Time — Here’s the No-Pressure System That Helped Me Stay Consistent on Social Media

Buffer Social

Let’s be honest — growing on social media while working full-time (and still trying to rest and live life) is no small feat. There were seasons when I promised I’d post every day. I’d open Buffer, make a beautiful calendar, and tell myself this would be the month I showed up consistently. And then… work got busy. Or I hit a creative wall.

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YouTube metrics that drive growth and business impact

Sprout Social

With over 2.7 billion users, YouTube isn’t just a video platform—it’s a hub for connecting with audiences and building community. Getting the most out of this engagement, which is crucial for brand awareness and subscriber growth, starts with understanding YouTube metrics. Whether you’re scaling your channel or improving your views and engagement, YouTube analytics helps you understand what works, where to optimize and how to tie your efforts to measurable outcomes.

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Social Media Automation 101

A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.

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Hootsuite ranked #1 in social listening: G2 Summer 2025 Report

Hootsuite

This summer, G2 recognized Hootsuite as the #1 platform for Social Media Listening, Social Media Analytics, and Social Media Suites — part of 178 total top rankings in their Summer 2025 Report. This recognition confirms what thousands of businesses already know: Hootsuite is the operating system that powers performance for modern social teams. G2’s rankings are based entirely on feedback from real users.

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Opportunity Score Rolls Out Globally

Jon Loomer

Opportunity Score is official. After testing it for more than a year, Meta announced the global rollout. Here’s what you need to know… What Is It? Your score, from 0 to 100, reflects how optimized your campaigns are. This is based on your ability to implement best practices, and is not a reflection of performance. Opportunity Score is dynamic and updated in near-real time as recommendations are adopted.

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How Social Platforms Measure Video Views [Infographic]

Social Media Today

A handy listing to ensure that you're tracking the right data points.

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I’ve Grown My LinkedIn Audience by 26% This Year Using This Simple System

Buffer Social

There’s no shortage of good reasons to post on LinkedIn. Whether you are trying to grow an audience, aiming to cultivate a personal brand, trying to draw more attention to your work projects, or looking to grow your network for more job opportunities, posting to LinkedIn can support all of those goals. And if you’re aiming to grow an audience, consistency is one of the biggest factors you can control.

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!

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Top fashion influencers in Australia: 28 creators brands should know

Sprout Social

Social media is a storefront, and fashion influencers could be your next front-window display. But with new creators popping up daily, finding the right ones takes more strategy than instinct. 40% of Australians said they’d bought something online after seeing it on social media. Among younger Aussies, that number jumps to 70% when influencers are involved.

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How to Boost Engagement with Captivating Social Media Captions

Ignite Social Media

In a world where attention spans are shrinking and algorithms are always evolving, your caption might just be the difference between a scroll and a share. Captions are more than supporting text, they’re a driving force behind engagement, discovery, and brand growth. While content captures attention, captions provide context, prompt interaction, and encourage dialogue.

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New Test Features for AI Generation

Jon Loomer

There are three more AI enhancements available in testing. Here’s what you need to know… Test New AI Generation Features To access these test features and the opt-in to participate, go to your Advertising Settings and click on Advantage+ Creative. At the top, you’ll see an explanation to test new creative enhancements. When checked, these test features will be delivered to fewer than 5 percent of your ad impressions in all.

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X Will Soon Charge for Ads Based on the Size of Your Visuals

Social Media Today

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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New in Buffer: LinkedIn Profile Analytics

Buffer Social

For the past couple of years, I’ve been using Buffer to build a posting habit on LinkedIn. I’ve been sharing what I’m learning, posting about work and life, and trying to stay consistent. But one thing has always been missing: a simple way to see what’s working. That’s exactly what we’re introducing today: LinkedIn Profile Analytics , now available inside Buffer.

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25 Aussie TikTok creators brands should know in 2025

Sprout Social

Wondering how to team up with the right TikTok influencers in Australia? You’re not alone. With nearly 9 million active Aussie users (including 38% of the population over 18), TikTok is one of the fastest-moving brand networks, but finding the right creators can be tricky. Trends shift fast, attention spans are short and what works globally doesn’t always land locally.

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Class of 2025: Meet your B2B Social’s Rising 30

Oktopost

It’s time to give credit where it’s due. Behind every standout B2B brand page are social media experts building bold, personal brands of their own, educating, inspiring, and making us laugh along the way. B2B Social’s Rising 30 shines a spotlight on those voices shaping our industry. A list built by the community, for the community, this list honors those leading by example and raising the bar for us all.

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No More Six Ad Limit Per Ad Set

Jon Loomer

Up until recently, I often referred advertisers to a quote from Meta when discussing the number of ads you should have in an ad set: Use 6 or fewer creatives per ad set… Once you’ve added more than 6 ads, there is little marginal benefit. It was straightforward and concrete, which made it easy to communicate. Well, about that… It’s Gone The page where I pulled the quote from is still there , but the quote no longer exists (thanks to Dario Zannoni for the heads up!).

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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LinkedIn Adds Video Covers for Articles and Newsletters

Social Media Today

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10 Simple Ways to Find Trending Instagram Audio in 2025 (+ Get More Views)

Buffer Social

Ever scrolled through Instagram Reels and thought, “Wait, everyone’s using that same sound… and I can’t get enough of it!” That’s actually how I discovered Makeba by Jain back in 2023. Even though the song was originally released in 2015, it exploded years later on Instagram Reels thanks to a now-iconic combo: that beat paired with Bill Hader’s perfectly timed dance moves.

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The attention economy is the actual economy—and social media is the throughline

Sprout Social

Capturing and converting consumer attention has never been more difficult. Economic uncertainty, the rise of zero-click search and an endless stream of content have intensified the pressure on CMOs to deliver results with fewer certainties. The traditional marketing playbook isn’t breaking through like it once did. Amid the noise, social media is becoming a central force in how people discover, evaluate and buy—especially younger consumers with newfound purchasing power.

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How to Make AI More Creative: 4 Keys to Better Prompting

Convince & Convert

When I talk about AI creativity, it’s important to start with how most people use Google. When people first start prompting AI tools, they treat them like Google for the most part, sharing short prompts and expecting magical results. For brainstorming and creative results, magic is certainly there sometimes. But I find that if you don’t put more energy into your prompting, the creative results from AI often feel more like an interaction with a vending machine.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.